What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gravitic
Example
The gravitic engine allowed the spacecraft to travel faster than ever before. [gravitic: adjective]
Example
The gravitic waves caused by the collision of two black holes were detected by the observatory. [gravitic: adjective]
gravitational
Example
The gravitational pull of the moon affects the tides on Earth. [gravitational: adjective]
Example
Newton's law of universal gravitation describes the attraction between two objects with mass. [gravitational: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gravitational is more commonly used than gravitic in scientific contexts and everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gravitic and gravitational?
Gravitational is more commonly used in formal scientific writing, while gravitic may be more informal or used in science fiction.
